Like most vintage knitting patterns, the instructions call for really small gauge needles and thin 4 ply yarn. Now, while I do sometimes enjoy knitting these time-consuming patterns I was looking for a quick project to knit in front of the TV whilst the stars shined (or didn't shine) on Strictly Come Dancing. So here is my modern-day interpretation of this lovely vintage pattern, knit on 7mm needles with two strands of aran wool held together - a great way to use up that stash of odds and ends you have lying about. It's also a fairly simple pattern to knock up, ideal for intermediate knitters.
Pattern:
Using 7mm needles cast on 12 stitches and knit in moss stitch for 10 in.
Slip the first 6 stitches on to a cable needle (and hold to the back) then knit the stitches remaining on the needle first then the stitches from the cable needle to form a twist. (continue to keep the moss stitch true as you do this)
Knit in moss stitch for 10 in
Seam the back .
Enjoy!
Love the headband, thank you for the free pattern.One query, when you say to slip stitches on the cable needle,is this held at the back or the front?
ReplyDeleteOohps I should have added that to the pattern, you hold the cable needle to the back:)
ReplyDeleteWhere you say knit in moss stitch 10cm, shouldn't it be more like 10 inches?
ReplyDeleteYes well spotted! it should be 10inches I've updated the instructions to show this:)
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